RiVera Furumoto Scholarship

Academic Year 2025-2026

The RiVera Furumoto Scholarship is an award created for Graduate students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to the Graduate Program in the Department of Chicana/o Studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Who Can Apply: Graduate students enrolled in or accepted to the ChS Master’s Graduate Program.
• Enrollment: Graduate students must maintain at least 3 units per semester.
• Academic Standing: Graduate students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Financial Aid Application: Applicants must have a completed FAFSA or California Dream Act Application on file for the upcoming academic year.

Award Amount: Two Scholarships will be awarded, valued at $2,000 each.

For questions regarding applications please contact Christina Ayala-Alcantar at christina.ayala-alcantar@csun.edu or 818-677-2734

Please note:If you are receiving Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview about your individual situation.